XR Tokyo
We are thrilled to host an exciting event dedicated to XR (Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Mixed reality) technologies and Game development in collaboration with the XR Tokyo and TGB community at Le Wagon Tokyo!
WiSE JP is focused on empowering diverse women in Japan to succeed in technology careers.
At this event, women working in XR and Video Games will share their experiences and insights from the industry, from ideas to tools that inspire you about the future of immersive development through talks and hands-on projects.
The event will also feature a hands-on demo area where developers and indie studios will showcase XR applications and video games that attendees will get the chance to try.
You can expect a combination of technical expertise, creative inspiration, and great opportunities to connect with professionals in the XR and video games industry, as well as software engineers from other fields who are interested in transitioning into these areas or curious about exploring these technologies, all while enjoying snacks and drinks in a relaxed networking environment.
While our organization focuses on women, all genders and allies that support our mission are welcome at our events.
We will do our best to ensure barrier free entry and exit to the facility. This facility has a special exit procedure involving a staircase, and so we ask participants to let us know 24 hours in advance if they will need to use an alternative barrier free exit.
We'll monitor this meetup event, but can’t always follow messages in real time. The best way to reach us is by sending a message in WiSE Japan Slack in the #general channel.
Visit https://womeninsoftware.jp to join our Slack community and become a member.
To create an inclusive, welcoming space for learning, we ask all participants to follow our Code of Conduct.
WiSE JP Introduction
XR Tokyo - Community Introduction
Tokyo Game Bridge - Community Introduction
LeWagon - Sponsor Introduction
Sarah Tan: Designing XR with AI: From Concept to Creation
AI is making it easier than ever to build XR experiences, but how do we ensure they are meaningful and human-centered? In this talk, Sarah shares practical workflows for using AI to rapidly prototype and bring XR ideas to life. She will also cover key principles for designing XR experiences and approaches to innovating as technology evolves quickly. Attendees will leave with actionable ways to turn concepts into real XR experiences using AI, along with fresh perspectives on working with emerging technologies.
Jennifer Mori: How diversity in VR avatar customization helps immersion and a better experience for everyone
Final Speaker - TBA Soon
Hands-on, demos and networking
Enjoy networking time, drinks, hands-on experiences with XR devices, and the chance to play video games created by indie studios and independent developers. Tiny Lands VR - Hyper Three studio. Patricia Cortez and Maria Tenorio Busy Buds (Mixed Reality) - Amanda Parks Open - contact us! Open - contact us!
Event Closes
VR Game Artist
Jennifer Mori is a game artist based in Tokyo with over a decade of experience in the Japanese game industry. For the last eight years, her work has centered on VR games, with a focus on craft, visual storytelling, and inclusivity. She is also the co-founder of Ekubo Labo, a Tokyo-based indie game studio, and participates in projects across a range of platforms and genres.
Senior Product Designer
Sarah Tan is an award-winning Product and UX Designer specializing in AR, VR, and AI. She has designed experiences for companies including Google, Meta, Adobe, and Atlassian. She is passionate about emerging technology innovation and building great user experiences around it.
RSVPs for this event are handled exclusively through Luma. Meetups and Peatix RSVPs will not be used.
Le Wagon Tokyo - Coding & AI Bootcamp
2-chōme-11-3 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Getting There
Nearest station: Meguro Station (JR / Metro)